The Midland Border Terrier Club Open Show (17-11-2013)

First Place in Minor Puppy - Bitch, Judge: Mr Mark Lowry (Ravenside)

Show Critique:

A big thank you to the Club for giving me the chance to judge this show, also to the exhibitors for giving me such a nice entry. Special thanks also to my stewards for making everything run so smoothly, and to the ladies in the kitchen for a great meal.

I had some quality dogs to go over and I am confident plenty will go on to achieve greater things. Coats were at various stages which is to be expected and although they don’t change the construction of the animal it can detract from the overall picture when awarding top prizes. Of course they are a working terrier but they are also on show so I have to have both things in mind when judging.

Placing Critique:

7 months grizzle and tan, excels in type, and although not the biggest, she is balanced throughout and has plenty of time. Pleasing feminine head, keen dark eye, straight front, level in topline and nice bend of stifle. The best of coats with a thick loose pelt. Presented in excellent order and showed and moved well. BBP.